Computer Repair Technician

Computer Assembly/Repair Technician – Youth Internship

Renewed Computer Technology (RCT) is a non-profit organization which manages a number of programs, the largest of which is the Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) Program in Ontario.

RCT's mandate for the CFS+ program is to provide youth between the ages of 16-30 years of age with hands on work paid experience for 6-8 months in order to pursue their careers in the IT industry. Currently, RCT is looking for Computer Technicians (Inventory, Assembly & Repair) to work at our Mississauga location.

The position involves the assessing, assembling & repair of donated computers for distribution to schools, charities & low income families as well as inventory and ERP training and work experience.

Main Responsibilities:

• Disassemble, inspect and test computer equipment that is donated for reuse or recycling
• Inventory of computer equipment and associated parts – warehouse & ERP
• Training in the use of the ERP system
• Assemble computer packages for delivery to our customers
• Diagnose and locate computer component equipment faults
• Install computer software programs as per the customer's request
• Quality Check of completed assemblies to ensure a high quality product
• Adjust, align, replace or repair computer equipment, assemblies and software
• Clean, verify and package computers for delivery to customers
• Special projects as required
• Shop cleaning duties as assigned

Qualification and Experience (as per our funding requirements):

• NOTE: Please read program qualifications criteria below required for this internship
• NOTE: WORK PERMITS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM
• A minimum of 1 year experience in computer hardware is required
• IT certification such as A+ is an asset

CFS+ Program requirements:

This position is an ESDC funded program under the Youth Employment Strategy program and has strict qualifying criteria as follows:

• Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years of age, and
• Only the following 3 status: A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• NOTE: WORK PERMITS/STUDY PERMITS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM, and
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations, and
• Must not be previous participants in an Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) youth funded program (i.e. Youth Employment and Skills Strategy "YESS" Program)

Knowledge and skills

• Strong computer hardware and software knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Be able to work in a team environment
• Prompt and reliable
• Ability to focus on task at hand, self-motivate
• Attention to detail and quality is required
• Physically able to lift computers and monitors
• *Please note that this is a warehouse environment

RCT is an equal opportunity employer and embraces inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Only candidates that will be invited for an interview will be contacted.

Other Details:

• Pay: $18.13/hour
• Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours/week
• Job Type: In-person/On-site, Full-time, Internship, Fixed term Contract
• Location: 945 Meyerside Drive, Mississauga ON L5T 1P9
• Contract Length: 6-8 months
• No remote work options

*This role is for current vacancies.

*RCT does not use AI tools in our recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op

Contract length: 6-8 months

Pay: $18.13 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L5T 1P9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you meet the "CFS+ Program requirements" listed in the posting?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person